Help installing 5.3L in my 1969 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mi396ss · 02-03-2009, 08:40 AM

Has anyone put a newer 5.3L into their 1967-72? I'm thinking about doing it and was wondering if anyone has any advice, tips, horror stories, etc. I was wondering how much it would cost to do it with buying the engine, computer, wiring harness, fuel system, etc. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Gray Ghost · 02-03-2009, 08:42 AM

We have several members that are doing that same swap right now and more in the planning stages. Do a search for 5.3 and you'll get several of the threads popping up. I hope to do this myself someday soon.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-03-2009, 09:33 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226302

jkaylor68gmc · 02-03-2009, 09:37 AM

I did a 4.8 in my truck which has a c-10 frame, it costs me $2167 for the motor and all! I used my existing 700r4. It cranked on the first try last try. first try!

02-03-2009, 08:40 AM	#1
mi396ss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.P., Michigan Posts: 66	Help installing 5.3L in my 1969 Has anyone put a newer 5.3L into their 1967-72? I'm thinking about doing it and was wondering if anyone has any advice, tips, horror stories, etc. I was wondering how much it would cost to do it with buying the engine, computer, wiring harness, fuel system, etc. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

02-03-2009, 08:42 AM	#2
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Help installing 5.3L in my 1969 We have several members that are doing that same swap right now and more in the planning stages. Do a search for 5.3 and you'll get several of the threads popping up. I hope to do this myself someday soon. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

02-03-2009, 09:33 AM	#3
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,854	Re: Help installing 5.3L in my 1969 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226302 __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-03-2009, 09:37 AM	#4
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Help installing 5.3L in my 1969 I did a 4.8 in my truck which has a c-10 frame, it costs me $2167 for the motor and all! I used my existing 700r4. It cranked on the first try last try. first try! __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride



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